Steering hard / (in one direction only)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2014
- Section
- Steering – vehicle behaviour › Steering hard / (in one direction only)
Fault diagnosisSteering hard / (in one direction only)
STEERING HARD / (IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY)
When the steering is operated normally there is a hardening of the steering action to the right or the left
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry out a test steering fully in various conditions to check the actual onset of the hardening in one direction only | Move on to Step 1 | Hardening of the steering when carrying out steering manoeuvres in both directions | Proceed as instructed | |
| 1 | STEERING LINKS AND ARMS CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the condition of the steering links and arms | End of diagnosis | 1. Links damaged or worn 2. Arms damaged or worn. | 1. Replace the links or ball joints Op. 4110B10 STEERING LINKS - R+R ON VEHICLE - CHECK TOE-IN/TOE-OUT SEPARATELY 2. Replace the steering box | |
Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat Bravo
- TOOLTie rod end toolSearch: tie rod end puller
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- FLUIDPower steering fluidSearch: Fiat power steering fluid
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